Strategic Partner to Ambitious Engineering Leaders
I partner with CEOs and Owners of manufacturers, distributors, and B2B engineering firms to unlock enterprise value. Whether you need a full strategic transformation or focused support on a specific challenge, I provide the expertise to help you build a business that scales, sustains, and delivers predictable profit.
A Different Class of Partner
You don't need another consultant telling you what to do. You need a partner who has done it. I bring the lived experience of scaling a complex engineering business in a FTSE 100 environment.
Operational Reality
I don't just talk strategy; I understand the realities of selling engineered products B2B - whether you manufacture them or distribute them.
Proven Value Creation
Led a UK division from £8M to £29M revenue (262% growth) and £12M loss to £29M profit. I focus on enterprise value, not just sales targets.
Strategic Depth
Combined practical experience with academic rigor (MBA-level focus) to bridge the gap between technical operations and commercial strategy.
Commercial & Technical Fluency
I translate between engineering reality and commercial opportunity, ensuring strategies are executable and profitable.
Partner, Not Vendor
I sit on your side of the table. I'm invested in your outcome, bringing the ownership mindset of a peer rather than the transactional approach of a supplier.
The Journey to Strategic Leadership
My perspective is grounded in reality. I began my career as a mechanical engineering apprentice, gaining a foundational understanding of how things are made, how problems are solved, and how value is created on the shop floor.
This technical DNA proved invaluable as I transitioned into commercial roles. I didn't just sell products; I engineered solutions. Recognizing the need to bridge the gap between technical excellence and commercial strategy, I earned a degree in business management while working full-time - a testament to my belief in continuous professional evolution.
The defining chapter of my corporate career was leading the UK division of Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions (FTSE 100). Inheriting a business that was operationally embedded and commercially reactive, I led a comprehensive transformation.
I restructured the organization to create a standalone commercial entity,implemented sector-focused specialization, and drove a cultural shift from transactional selling to consultative partnership.
The outcome was a business that grew from £8M to £29M (10.7% CAGR) and delivered predictable, high-margin profit year after year.
Why Synergy Growth Solutions?
I founded Synergy Growth Solutions to bring FTSE 100-level strategic capability to the SME market. Many business owners find themselves hitting a ceiling - they have the technical product and the market opportunity, but they lack the commercial infrastructure and leadership frameworks to scale to the next level.
I bridge that gap.
I am not a career consultant who has never held P&L responsibility. I am a former Managing Director who has faced the same decisions you face. I know the weight of leadership, the complexity of change management, and the satisfaction of building a team that wins.
Based in South Cheshire and operating UK-wide, I work as a fractional partner to your business. Whether you are looking to scale for exit, professionalize your operations, or break through a growth plateau, I provide the strategic weight and execution support to make it happen.
Let's build a business that doesn't just grow, but thrives.
My Operating Principles
I believe in partnership, transparency, and an unrelenting focus on value creation.
Outcome-Obsessed
We focus on enterprise value, profitability, and sustainable growth - not just activity metrics.
Capability Transfer
My goal is to build your internal capacity so you don't need me forever. I build leaders, not dependency.
Execution Excellence
Strategy is useless without delivery. I bridge the gap between the boardroom vision and the shop floor reality.
Tailored Partnership
From comprehensive strategic overhauls to focused tactical interventions. I adapt my level of involvement to suit your needs and budget.
The Partnership Promise
Flexible Engagement. You don't always need a full-time partner. I offer right-sized support - from light-touch advisory and specific project delivery to deep strategic transformation. We define the scope that fits your goals.
Operational Rigor. Strategy without execution is hallucination. I bring the discipline, frameworks, and accountability systems that turn good ideas into done deals.
Leadership Capacity. I don't just solve problems; I build the team that solves problems. A key part of our work together is mentoring your next layer of leadership to step up and take ownership.
Honest Counsel. As an external partner, I provide the objective, sometimes difficult feedback that internal teams cannot. I am here to help you win, which sometimes means challenging your thinking.
Ready to Scale Your Business?
If you are a business owner looking for a partner to help you navigate the next phase of growth, I invite you to a confidential conversation.
Schedule a Discovery Call